Becker's Healthcare January 19, 2023
Inflation, labor shortages, and disruptions are just a few of the challenges ASCs are up against in 2023.
David Dobrzykowski, PhD, director of Walton College Healthcare Initiatives in Fayetteville, Ark., connected with Becker’s to answer, “What does 2023 have in store for the ASC industry?”
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Dr. David Dobrzykowski: Inflation, labor shortages, and disruptions will be key issues facing Ambulatory Surgical Centers in 2023.
1. Hospitals will likely face increased inflationary pressure in 2023. However, the good news for ASCs is that manufacturers in higher margin categories (i.e., medical devices) seem to be less likely to pass on these higher input costs to providers than manufacturers of low margin medical...
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